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CRITERIA AND RUBRIC . METAPHORIC POEM ASSESSMENT

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

WEIGHT

MARK
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3

 Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality X 1  

4

 Does not demonstrate an understanding of simile, metaphor and personifcation poems and has not used the models given There is some evidence of reference to models made Executes the 'pastiche' exercise sufficiently, using the models as a guide and aid Executes the 'pastiche' exercise very well and there is evidence of use of a tool for vocabulary - eg. A story, novel, thesaurus Executes the 'pastiche' exercise very well and there is clear evidence of the aforementioned use of a tool for vocabulary X 1  

8

 Students have not demonstrated an understanding of the structure of the poems read as models Students demonstrate some understanding of the basic structure of model poems read, as evidenced in some of their own poems Students demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of all model poems read, and an ability to use them in their own three pieces Students clearly demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the model poems read, and an ability to use them in their own three pieces Students have a talent for metaphoric language and comprehend the meaning and structure of model poems, adapting own style X 2  

9

 The similes, metaphors and personifcation phrases used are not suited to topic The similes, metaphors and personifcation phrases used are mainly suited to the topic The similes, metaphors and personifcation phrases used are consistently suited to the topic The similes, metaphors and personifcation phrases used suitable and demonstrate a degree of originality The similes, metaphors and personifcation phrases used suitable, captivating and very original X 2  

10

 Very little effort was made to attempt all tasks set with no drafts submitted Little effort was made to attempt all tasks set and there is some evidence of drafting and preparation Work demonstrates that some effort was made to attempt all tasks set and to go through the drafting process Work demonstrates good drafting and proofing and that much effort was made to attempt all tasks set Work demonstrates excellent drafting and proofing and that a great effort was made to attempt all tasks set, with some originality and extra initiative X 1  
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